Cash usage
Namibia uses the Namibian dollar, while the South African rand also remains legal tender under the Common Monetary Area. NAD and ZAR are separate codes even where the official relationship is one-to-one.
Country money guide
Namibia Currency Guide
Namibia uses the Namibian dollar (NAD) as its national currency. The Bank of Namibia issues the currency and explains its relationship with the South African rand within the Common Monetary Area.
Currency overview
Namibian Dollar in Namibia
Monetary framework
The Namibian dollar has a one-to-one relationship with the South African rand within the Common Monetary Area.
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Currency facts
NAD at a glance
CurrencyNamibian Dollar
ISO codeNAD
Symbol$
Minor unitCent
Decimal places2
Central bankBank of Namibia
Currency typeOfficial currency
First issuedThe Namibian dollar was introduced in 1993 after Namibia established its own currency.
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Namibia
Official use
The Namibian dollar (NAD) is Namibia's national currency; the South African rand also remains legal tender.
Currency system
The Bank of Namibia issues NAD within the Common Monetary Area framework.
Payment environment
NAD and ZAR can both appear in Namibian cash records, so the currency code should remain attached to each amount.
Currency relationships
NAD and ZAR are maintained at one-to-one parity but have separate issuers and separate ISO codes.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Mobile and contactless payments
Electronic payment availability depends on the merchant, bank and network, while the NAD/ZAR relationship is an official monetary arrangement.
Exchange tips
Planning a conversion
Country-specific guidance
Use the actual code shown on a receipt or account record even when the numerical NAD/ZAR parity is one-to-one.
Before exchanging
Compare NAD cash, card and ATM costs and remember that a one-to-one monetary relationship does not remove provider fees.
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Regional and monetary links
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FAQ
Namibia currency questions
What currency is used in Namibia?
The Namibian dollar (NAD) is Namibia's official currency.
What is the currency code for Namibia?
Namibia uses the ISO 4217 code NAD.
Is the Namibian dollar equal to the South African rand?
NAD and ZAR have a one-to-one relationship in Namibia's Common Monetary Area arrangement, but they remain separate currency codes.
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